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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs

Ricoh CX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2011
Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced September 2006
  • Later Model is Samsung GX-20
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung GX-10 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung GX-10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the CX5 (10MP) and the GX-10 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the CX5 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The CX5 was manufactured 4 years later than the GX-10 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the CX5 grades vs the GX-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Samsung GX-10

 CX5 GX-10 
IntroducedJuly 2011September 2006Fresher by 59 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k210kClearer display (+710k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Ricoh CX5

 GX-10 CX5 

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung GX-10

 CX5 GX-10 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX5 enjoys exterior dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung GX-10 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX5 and Samsung GX-10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the CX5 versus the GX-10.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX5 and GX-10 is 92 and 59 respectively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX5 and GX-10.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical megapixels but different sensor sizing. The CX5 provides the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging. The fresher CX5 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung GX-10 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography info
Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography info
28
has manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
52
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Street photography features
Samsung GX-10 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Sports photography factors
Samsung GX-10 Sports photography factors
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than others (205g)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
49
environment proofing
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Landscape photography camera
45
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
tiny screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX5
Vlogging with Samsung GX-10
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
9
can't shoot video
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Ricoh CX5 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Samsung GX-10
 Ricoh CX5Samsung GX-10
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh CX5 Samsung GX-10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2011-07-19 2006-09-21
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 793 gr (1.75 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model DB-100 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $399 $850